Parrish, Micah - Current Resume
Micah Leigh Parrish
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EDUCATION
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Graduation December 2018
Bachelor of Science in Apparel & Merchandising major,
Concentration in Product Development, Minor in Business Administration
UK Study Tour on Slow Fashion Summer 2018
Selected to travel to the UK with students and professors to take part in hands on industry experience in slow fashion
Coursework
Textile Quality Assurance, Textile/Apparel Economics, Historic Costume, Product Development team partnering with Scott Barber, Textile/Supply Chain Analysis, Advanced Textiles, Digital Technology in Apparel and Merchandising, Retailing, Merchandising, Consumers in the Marketplace, Computer Aided Textile Design, Historic Costume, Design Foundation, Fashion Industries, Management, Micro/Macro Econ, Marketing, Business Law, Integrated Accounting Intermediate and Advanced, Finance.
Computer Skills
All Microsoft Office Applications, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lectra Systems: Kaledo, all social media platforms, 3D CLO
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bridal Consultant (Part-time, concurrent with studies)
Sept 2017 – Dec 2018
Dora Grace Bridal, Fort Collins, CO
? 2018 Sales: $126,138 - Highest grossing consultant Close rate consistently over 60%; Made up 12% of total 2018 revenue
? Selected dresses for bride while providing honest feedback and advice to help women find their dream dress
? Ran the front desk, taking measurements, scheduling appointments, answering phones and greeting customers.
Nordstrom Dresses, Cherry Creek, CO
Sales Associate Summer 2016-Holidays 2016/2017
? Ensured customer happiness putting customer service as Number 1 value and priority each day
? Achieved daily personal goals of $1500
? Built one-on-one connections with the customer to form a long-term relationship building a clientele
House Of, Nashville, TN
Founding Team Member/Head of Social Media/ Merchandising Manager Aug 2015 – Aug 2016
? Created and managed all social media prior and post store launch, increased followers from 0 to 2,000
? Merchandised of all of our products selecting retailers from local social enterprises, assisting in the store design/launch
? Developed online presence via a website and blog associated with business – ------------
Lifestyle Blogger
Aug 2018 – Present
W------------ // @micahleigh68
? Sharing about faith, fashion, mission/volunteer work, travel and more!
? Research and share different sustainable and ethical retailers and social enterprises
? Develop blog posts and social media posts with relevant content that I am passionate about several times a month
Magic/Project Trade Show Aug 2017
Las Vegas, Nevada
? Attended industry trade show, met with buyers, wholesalers, sourcing booths and went to industry seminars
Social Media Intern
Summer 2018
The Wedding Seamstress
? Ran Facebook and Instagram accounts for the summer, developed a binder full of instructions and social media templates to assist in maintaining accounts in my absence.
ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP
Founder of Strut for Strength Fashion Show Nov 2015
Nashville, TN
? Founded this event with aspirations to have a larger charitable impact in my community
? Created an entirely student run fashion show to raise money and awareness for eating disorders
? Singlehandedly, raised support from local boutiques, designers and philanthropic organizations
? Had 100 people in attendance and raised over $500
Worship Leader
2017 - Present
? Organized rehearsals, selected songs, and led worship at weekly church services at Crossroads Church
? Helped organize and lead worship at Rocky Mountain Regional Navigator conferences once a semester
? Teach high school students how to sing, perform, and experience faith at Half Step camp with Faith Church
Product Development Team Leader in partnership with Scott Barber Spring 2018
? Delegated tasks to team members throughout semester to ensure quality and timely work being submitted
? Facilitated group meetings getting all members to participate and submit ideas for the final product.
? Awarded as the team that developed the Most Marketable Line
Micah Leigh Parrish
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EDUCATION
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Graduation December 2018
Bachelor of Science in Apparel & Merchandising major,
Concentration in Product Development, Minor in Business Administration
UK Study Tour on Slow Fashion Summer 2018
Selected to travel to the UK with students and professors to take part in hands on industry experience in slow fashion
Coursework
Textile Quality Assurance, Textile/Apparel Economics, Historic Costume, Product Development team partnering with Scott Barber, Textile/Supply Chain Analysis, Advanced Textiles, Digital Technology in Apparel and Merchandising, Retailing, Merchandising, Consumers in the Marketplace, Computer Aided Textile Design, Historic Costume, Design Foundation, Fashion Industries, Management, Micro/Macro Econ, Marketing, Business Law, Integrated Accounting Intermediate and Advanced, Finance.
Computer Skills
All Microsoft Office Applications, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Lectra Systems: Kaledo, all social media platforms, 3D CLO
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Bridal Consultant (Part-time, concurrent with studies)
Sept 2017 – Dec 2018
Dora Grace Bridal, Fort Collins, CO
? 2018 Sales: $126,138 - Highest grossing consultant Close rate consistently over 60%; Made up 12% of total 2018 revenue
? Selected dresses for bride while providing honest feedback and advice to help women find their dream dress
? Ran the front desk, taking measurements, scheduling appointments, answering phones and greeting customers.
Nordstrom Dresses, Cherry Creek, CO
Sales Associate Summer 2016-Holidays 2016/2017
? Ensured customer happiness putting customer service as Number 1 value and priority each day
? Achieved daily personal goals of $1500
? Built one-on-one connections with the customer to form a long-term relationship building a clientele
House Of, Nashville, TN
Founding Team Member/Head of Social Media/ Merchandising Manager Aug 2015 – Aug 2016
? Created and managed all social media prior and post store launch, increased followers from 0 to 2,000
? Merchandised of all of our products selecting retailers from local social enterprises, assisting in the store design/launch
? Developed online presence via a website and blog associated with business – ------------
Lifestyle Blogger
Aug 2018 – Present
W------------ // @micahleigh68
? Sharing about faith, fashion, mission/volunteer work, travel and more!
? Research and share different sustainable and ethical retailers and social enterprises
? Develop blog posts and social media posts with relevant content that I am passionate about several times a month
Magic/Project Trade Show Aug 2017
Las Vegas, Nevada
? Attended industry trade show, met with buyers, wholesalers, sourcing booths and went to industry seminars
Social Media Intern
Summer 2018
The Wedding Seamstress
? Ran Facebook and Instagram accounts for the summer, developed a binder full of instructions and social media templates to assist in maintaining accounts in my absence.
ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP
Founder of Strut for Strength Fashion Show Nov 2015
Nashville, TN
? Founded this event with aspirations to have a larger charitable impact in my community
? Created an entirely student run fashion show to raise money and awareness for eating disorders
? Singlehandedly, raised support from local boutiques, designers and philanthropic organizations
? Had 100 people in attendance and raised over $500
Worship Leader
2017 - Present
? Organized rehearsals, selected songs, and led worship at weekly church services at Crossroads Church
? Helped organize and lead worship at Rocky Mountain Regional Navigator conferences once a semester
? Teach high school students how to sing, perform, and experience faith at Half Step camp with Faith Church
Product Development Team Leader in partnership with Scott Barber Spring 2018
? Delegated tasks to team members throughout semester to ensure quality and timely work being submitted
? Facilitated group meetings getting all members to participate and submit ideas for the final product.
? Awarded as the team that developed the Most Marketable Line